Frijol monilla
Oxyrhynchus volubilis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a climbing plant that keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Mexico, North America, USA, West Indies
How it is used for food
The seeds are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Wal pooy
Synonyms
Dolichos insularis Britton; Oxyrhynchus alienus Piper; Oxyrhynchus insularis (Britton) Piper;